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Afghanistan and Pakistan Trade Fire as Conflict Takes a Dangerous Turn

pfranz — Friday, March 20, 2026 - 19:49

A mass-casualty incident near Kabul on 16 March marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. More fighting promises nothing but more death, displacement and economic damage. Friendly countries should work together to bring the sides back to the negotiating table.

Conflict and Consequences: The Global Impact of the New Middle East War

pfranz — Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 00:00

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is entering its third week, with no end yet in sight. Crisis Group experts offer a 360-degree view of its effects on peace, security and economic stability around the world.

پاکستان: د افغانستان په پوله د وسله والو د زیاتیدونکي شتون پر وړاندې غبرګون

emactaggart — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 10:44

د پاکستان په لوېدیځ کې د جهاديانو د خونړیو بریدونو وروسته د اسلام آباد او کابل ترمنځ د دښمنۍ تازه څ‍په رامنځته شوه. د پاکستان حکومت وايي چې افغان طالبان وسله والو ته پناه ورکوي. دواړه پلازمینې د بهرنیو قدرتونو په مرسته، باید د تاوتریخوالي د کمولو لپاره مخکې لدې چې نور هم زیات شي، کار وکړي.

پاکستان: واکنش به افزایش حضور شبه‌نظامیان در مرز افغانستان

emactaggart — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 10:30

به دنبال حملات مرگبار جهادیستها در غرب پاکستان، موج تازه‌ای خصومتها بین اسلام‌آباد و کابل آغاز شده است. حکومت پاکستان میگوید طالبان افغانستان به این شبه‌نظامیان پناه میدهد. هر دو پایتخت باید با کمک قدرت‌های خارجی، برای کاهش تنش‌ها قبل از تشدید بیشترآنها تلاش کنند.

Pakistan: Responding to the Militant Surge on the Afghan Border

glenssen — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 00:00

A fresh outbreak of hostilities between Islamabad and Kabul follows a rash of lethal jihadist attacks in western Pakistan. The Pakistani government says the Afghan Taliban are harbouring the militants. With outside powers’ help, both capitals should work to reduce tensions before they escalate further.

Another South Asia Cross-Border Crisis: Afghan and Pakistani Forces Clash

hschaub — Friday, October 17, 2025 - 19:36

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Ibraheem Bahiss and Samina Ahmed about the recent clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces, Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, the surge in militant violence in Pakistan and hopes for de-escalation.

India-Pakistan: Avoiding a War in Waiting

nalberti — Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 00:00

India and Pakistan remain on high alert after military clashes in May claimed dozens of lives and raised global alarm. While resolving the longstanding dispute between the two nuclear-armed neighbours remains unlikely for now, both can adopt guardrails to prevent another future deadly conflict.

Pakistan-Afghanistan: Tempering the Deportation Drive

eschelhaas — Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 15:55

Islamabad has been forcing hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees to leave Pakistan, as tensions rise with Kabul. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2025 – Spring Update, Crisis Group looks at how the EU and member states can help blunt the expulsions’ impact.

Pulling India and Pakistan Back from the Brink

pfranz — Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 19:53

India and Pakistan are embroiled in their most dangerous confrontation in decades. With further escalation looming, it is imperative that these nuclear-armed adversaries seek an off-ramp and, with outside help, explore ways to ease bilateral tensions.

Disputed Polls and Political Furies: Handling Pakistan’s Deadlock

scavrel — Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 00:00

Supporters of Imran Khan, Pakistan’s jailed ex-premier, took to the streets again in late November pressing the claim that February’s elections were stolen from his party. As the impasse goes on, the risk of violence is ever present. All sides should take a step back.